Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate contracts, shareholder agreements, MOI drafting, director dispute resolution and Companies Act advice.
Clifford Levin Attorneys offers a variety of services in the corporate and commercial spheres of law, supporting companies from incorporation through growth and dispute.
Our corporate and commercial services
- Drafting corporate contracts;
- Drafting Memorandums of Incorporation and pre-incorporation contracts;
- Amending MOIs to comply with the Companies Act 71 of 2008;
- Drafting shareholder agreements;
- Assisting in the resolution of disputes between directors of a company;
- Rendering advice on the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and the Companies Act 61 of 1973;
- Rendering advice on the Close Corporations Act 69 of 1984;
- Facilitating director and shareholder meetings.
Practical, business-first drafting
Commercial documents exist to prevent disputes, not to win drafting awards. We draft agreements that your counterparties can understand and your business can operate under — and when disputes do arise, our litigation experience means the documents hold up.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)?
The MOI is a company's founding document under the Companies Act 71 of 2008, governing the rights and duties of shareholders and directors. Companies still operating on old-order articles of association should have their MOI reviewed and amended for compliance.
Do I need a shareholder agreement if I have an MOI?
In most cases, yes. A shareholder agreement regulates matters the MOI does not — exit mechanisms, deadlock resolution, restraints, funding obligations — and prevents costly disputes between shareholders later.
Can you help resolve a dispute between directors?
Yes. We assist in resolving disputes between directors of a company, whether through negotiation, mediation or, where necessary, proceedings under the Companies Act.
Need assistance with corporate & commercial law?
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